The latest 2010 elections news from The Texas Tribune.
In every major urban and suburban Texas county, where the vast majority of Texans cast their ballots, the Democratic vote share increased betweeen 2004 and 2008. Montgomery County was the single exception. In Denton, Collin, Fort Bend, and Williamson Counties — four of the five most populous traditionally Republican suburban counties — the Democratic vote rose. Full Story
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After announcing he'll drop his bid for governor and run for agriculture commissioner, Kinky Friedman talked with Ben Philpott (reporting for KUT News and the Tribune) about his decision to change races — and his unsuccessful attempt to get rival candidate Farouk Shami to seek a different office as well. Full Story
As a consultant for campaigns in Texas and across the country, I have conceded elections on live TV. Republicans have held press conferences to denounce my hiring, and their lawyers have second-guessed my decisions under oath in a deposition. But none of these trials has struck me quite as strangely as reading about myself getting fired by a campaign. Full Story
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The state senator from Houston and radio talk show host explains why he's for Governor Perry in the Republican primary but not against Senator Hutchison. Full Story
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Texas voters won't be offered a real chance at change in the Legislature and Congress next year. Four out of five state and federal lawmakers face no real competition in their primary or general elections. Full Story
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Say what you will about Republican gubernatorial candidate Debra Medina — she delivers (on commercials, at least). Full Story
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Humorist and author Kinky Friedman is setting his sights on a new prize: the agriculture commissioner post. Full Story
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Sales taxes are down and the recession in Texas hasn't bottomed, so financial concerns will almost certainly factor into the governor's race. Ben Philpott, covering that contest for KUT News and the Tribune, takes a look. Full Story
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Texas budget writers are hoping December will ring in stronger retail sales — after getting the news Friday that sales tax collections were down 14 percent from this November to last. The state’s economy is always a hot topic in the governor’s race. Ben Philpott is covering the Texas governor's race for KUT News and the Texas Tribune. He takes a look at how the economy's playing so far. Full Story
Gotta hand it to these young Republicans for not letting a bitter battle between their bosses get in the way of polite pleasantries on the street. Full Story
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Debra Medina may yet have a role to play in the race for governor. Analysts say her potential effect ranges from negligible to potential spoiler. Full Story
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Keep an eye on December 30 — that's the date after which candidates can't remove their names from the party primary ballots. Full Story
Where does Democratic gubernatorial candidate Farouk Shami stand on the issues? Full Story
Kay Bailey Hutchison wants Debra Medina included in gubernatorial debates. Full Story
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In our latest weekly skirmish, Evan, Ross, Ben and Elise talk unemployment insurance, the state of the GOP race, and the curious case of Farouk Shami. Full Story
Democratic gubernatorial Candidate Farouk Shami has kicked off his campaign tour of Texas. The self-proclaimed billionaire spoke with reporters Wednesday afternoon about his goals for Texas. His plan focuses on one specific theme. Ben Philpott is covering the Texas governor's Race for KUT News and the Trib. Full Story
Texans for Rick Perry has released its new radio ad, "Texas Values." It's airing on stations across Texas, according to the campaign. Full Story
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If you'd prefer "lies and corruption," Debra Medina invites you to vote for "career politicians." Otherwise, she would like you to vote for her. Full Story
In the wake of Bill White’s entry into the Governor’s race, Texas Democrats are understandably — and dangerously — optimistic. Full Story
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The governor's campaign married politics with personalized marketing this fall when it sent out thousands of customized videos to supporters. Should politicians be sold this way? Full Story